Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TerrAscend is a cannabis company focused on cultivating flower, supporting patients, and producing products for adult use. The company is seeking an experienced Manager, Accounts Payable to lead its shared services Accounts Payable team, oversee daily operations and payment processes, develop team members, ensure compliance, and improve processes across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day AP operations by reviewing, posting, preparing weekly disbursement, and aging reports, and effectively execute related controls
- Systemically intake, escalate, and triage vendor payments (payables and billings) contracts and issues and follow through to resolution, including executive-level communication
- Provide clear AP and disbursement guidance, instruction, and direction to AP team members to achieve a key result or group of aligned results in a high-volume setting by striving to exceed vendor, internal and external customer expectations
- Ensure that work is being completed in an accurate and timely fashion within a high volume environment
- Hire, train, and develop the AP team members while managing performance through guidance, instruction and direction. Oversee scheduling and timekeeping
- Prepare documentation and provide semi-annual and annual performance feedback to Accounts Payable team
- Work in collaboration with leadership and the team on researching issues to identify and resolve process challenges and defects
- Collaborate with the ERP team to develop, design and implement new processes creating efficiencies as needed
- Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of accounts payable process, including coding invoices properly, processing invoices for payment, and responding timely to all inquiries
- Manage and oversee all payment processes for accounts payable, as well as T&E, through the Concur platform. Works closely with Treasury to meet budget cash flow projections
- Adhere to company processes, controls, and policies in a SOX compliant environment
- Complete assigned vendor account reconciliations, prepare assigned GL account reconciliations
- Participate in the Month-End Close process and assign team responsibilities to meet deadlines
- Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Participate in quarterly audits with external auditors ensuring documentation is supported and deadlines are met
- Responsible for managing internal accounts payable deficiencies and creating resolutions and meeting deadlines
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor / A.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved is acceptable
- Deep knowledge of Accounts Payable processes
- 3+ years of experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment, department completing 3-way match and PO-driven purchasing
- 1-3 years of direct people leadership experience, including coaching and developing Accounts Payable team members in a high-volume environment
- Experience analyzing, identifying, recommending, and executing solutions based on sound data
- Experience in preparing management reports, developing procedures, leading meetings, and conducting training sessions
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and related suite of Microsoft applications. Intermediate Excel skillset required
- Experience in leading ERP projects within the accounts payable full-cycle workflow
- Ability to identify areas and make recommendations for improvements with existing processes
- Excellent organization, and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task, meet firm deadlines, proactively prioritize needs, and effectively manage priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build positive relationships in person and virtual communication with all levels of employees and management
- Solid understanding of GAAP, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
- Open to change and willing to learn new skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter and forward looking
- Experience with large manufacturing ERPs such as SAP, EPICOR is preferred
Benefits
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for employees and their dependents.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Mental Health & Wellness Support – Access to the AI-powered Sabender platform, confidential counseling and life coaching through PAS, nutrition coaching, and discounts at Husk Fitness.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous PTO to support work–life balance (availability may vary by state—ask your recruiter for details).
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal matters, and more.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Paid Parental Leave – Dedicated time to rest, recharge, and care for your growing family.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: 401(k) with Company Match – Save for the future with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Pet Insurance – Affordable coverage options to keep your pets healthy.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings at any of TerrAscend’s 39+ dispensary locations.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Recognition Program – Earn points through peer-to-peer recognition and redeem for Amazon rewards or gift cards.
- For Benefits-Eligible Roles: Disability & Life Insurance – Company-paid protection for life’s unexpected moments.
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